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Federal outreach to Muslim American communities is a pillar of Obama counterterrorism strategy
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Within hours of the Boston Marathon blasts, government officials and Boston Muslims called each other to offer assistance, calls that were the fruits of years of cultivating such relationships in an effort to ultimately prevent the...Tags: Government, Justice and Rights, Religion and Belief, Law Enforcement, Laws
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In Theory: Were early Christians persecuted for their beliefs?
Were early Christians really persecuted for their beliefs? The popular image is of them being thrown to the lions and having to meet in secret, but an author is challenging what she calls the "myth" of Christian persecution. Candida Moss, who is...Tags: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Jesus Christ, University of Notre Dame, Human Interest, Religion and Belief
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Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church hosts pops concert in Eustis
Lake County resident can relive the old days during a pops concert at 7 p.m. June 7 hosted by Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church is hosting a at the Ferran Park bandshell in downtown Eustis. Members of the church at 1724 S. Bay St., Eustis, will...Tags: Religion and Belief, Travel, Anglicanism, Family, Trips and Vacations
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Kids, like chickens, should be free range
Dear Amy: My wife and I think it might be a good idea to let our 10-year-old son explore the city in which we live. What do you think of this? Is it even legal? If it is, how far can he stray? — Daring Dad Dear Dad: It depends on where you live....
Tags: Washington, DC, Religion and Belief, Public Transportation
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Boy Scouts set to vote on lifting gay youth ban
Texas -- Gay rights activists and members of conservative groups gathered in the Texas town of Grapevine on Wednesday where Boy Scouts of America delegates are expected to vote at a national meeting to lift its ban on gay youth membership. Although the...
Tags: Minority Groups, Elections, Justice and Rights, Religion and Belief, Gays and Lesbians
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Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
DENVER (AP) — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes...
Tags: Fines, Religion and Belief, Birth Control, Judges, Career and Workplace
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Boy Scouts of America set to vote on gay youth ban
ReutersBy Marice Richter GRAPEVINE, Texas, May 23 (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America will vote on Thursday on a proposal to remove its ban on openly gay scouts that has been in place throughout the organization's 103-year history. The vote by more than 1,...Tags: Minority Groups, Elections, Religion and Belief, Gays and Lesbians, Youth Organizations
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Supreme Court will hear church-state case over prayers at public meetings
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings. The justices said they will review an appeals court ruling that held that...Tags: Trials, Washington, DC, Religion and Belief, Separation of Church and State, Vaccines
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Activists rally ahead of Boy Scouts vote on gay youth ban
ReutersGRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - Gay rights activists and members of conservative groups gathered in the Texas town of Grapevine on Wednesday where Boy Scouts of America delegates were expected to vote at a national meeting to lift its ban on gay youth...Tags: Minority Groups, Elections, Justice and Rights, Religion and Belief, Gays and Lesbians
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Mail Call - May 23
“I firmly believe that the gay community has the right to marry. Why shouldn’t they be as miserable as we heterosexuals. Sometimes wishing for something is better than having it.” — Clear Spring “To all the people out...Tags: Barack Obama, Punishment, Lifestyle and Leisure, Tea Party Movement, Religion and Belief
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Mandating birth-control benefits unlawful, appeals court told
Tribune reporterLawyers for two Roman Catholic-owned companies in Illinois and Indiana argued before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday that a law forcing them to include birth control in their employees' benefits would violate their First Amendment rights....Tags: Trials, Justice and Rights, Religion and Belief, Church and State Relations, Birth Control
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Illinois business urges federal court to lift contraception mandate
Lawyers for two Roman Catholic-owned companies in Illinois and Indiana argued before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago on Wednesday that a law forcing them to include birth control in their employees' benefits would violate their First...
Tags: Trials, Justice and Rights, Religion and Belief, Birth Control, Laws
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